J.H. Wessel, Copenhagen

Name: J.H. Wessel
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#115 among attractions in Copenhagen

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Facts and practical information

The Johannes Ewald and Johan Hermann Wessel Memorial is located next to the Round Tower and Trinitatis Church, just off Købmagergade, in central Copenhagen, Denmark. Johannes Ewald and Johan Herman Wessel were two of the leading Danish poets of the 18th century. ()

Coordinates: 55°40'53"N, 12°34'34"E

Address

Indre By (Trinitatis)Copenhagen Denmark

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J.H. Wessel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Strøget, Købmagergade, Jazzhus Montmartre, Karel van Mander House.

~930 ftS
Famed pedestrian street lined with shops
Strøget, Copenhagen
5 min walk • Strøget, nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, stands as one of Europe's longest pedestrian streets and a quintessential shopping district. Stretching approximately 1.1 kilometers, this bustling thoroughfare is a vibrant mosaic of high-street shops, exclusive...
~820 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Købmagergade, Copenhagen
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Købmagergade is a bustling shopping district renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse range of retail experiences. This pedestrian street, steeped in history, is not just a paradise for avid shoppers but also a cultural...
~1320 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen
7 min walk • Jazzhus Montmartre, tucked away in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, is a renowned jazz club that has been the cornerstone of the city's vibrant jazz scene since its inception in 1959. This intimate venue, often referred to as the "Copenhagen's Village Vanguard," has...
~1610 ftSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Karel van Mander House, Copenhagen
8 min walk • Nestled within the historic streets of Copenhagen, the Karel van Mander House stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage. This historic building, located in the bustling district of the Danish capital, is named after the Dutch painter and writer Karel...
~80 ftW
17th-century tower with observatory
Rundetaarn, Copenhagen
1 min walk • The Round Tower, formerly Stellaburgis Hafniens, is a 17th-century tower located in central Copenhagen, Denmark, and one of the many architectural projects of Christian IV of Denmark, built as an astronomical observatory.
~1470 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
Strædet, Copenhagen
8 min walk • Strædet is the colloquial name of a popular shopping and café street in the Old Town of Copenhagen, Denmark, linking Højbro Plads on Strøget at its eastern end with Regnbuepladsen next to City Hall to the west. The official street names are Læderstræde, Kompagnistræde and Farvergade.
~1840 ftSE
Nightlife
Ved Stranden 10, Copenhagen
9 min walk • Ved Stranden 8 is a Neoclassical property located at the corner of Ved Stranden and Boldhusgade, opposite Christiansborg Palace, in central Copenhagen, Denmark. The building was listed on the Danish registry of protected buildings and places in 1932.
~100 ftN
Baroque architecture, Church, Gothic architecture
Trinitatis Church, Copenhagen
1 min walk • The Trinitatis Church is located in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It is part of the 17th century Trinitatis Complex, which includes the Rundetårn astronomical observatory tower and the Copenhagen University Library, in addition to the church.
~1650 ftNE
Islamic, European and Danish art museum
The David Collection, Copenhagen
8 min walk • The David Collection is a museum of fine and applied art in Copenhagen, Denmark, built around the private collections of lawyer, businessman and art collector C. L. David.
~640 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Klosteret, Copenhagen
4 min walk • Klosteret is a nightclub located at Hauser Plads 32 in Copenhagen, Denmark. With an area of circa 2000 square meters, it is the largest night club in Denmark. Klosteret was opened as a night club in February 2015 by the members of the pop group Infernal, Lina Rafn and Paw Lagermann. Infernal owned more than half the place.
0.4 miSW
Nightlife, Cinema, Anton Rosen
Grand Teatret, Copenhagen
10 min walk • The Grand Theatre, located in Mikkel Bryggers Gade, a small side street off Strøget, is one of the oldest cinemas in Copenhagen, Denmark. The cinema is based in the rear side of the Palace Hotel complex on City Hall Square. The building was completed to an Art Deco design by Anton Rosen in 1910.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to J.H. Wessel?

Nearby attractions include Rundetaarn, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Trinitatis Church, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Water Art, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Skindergade, Copenhagen (1 min walk).

How to get to J.H. Wessel by public transport?

The nearest stations to J.H. Wessel:

Train

Nørreport (6 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station (19 min walk)

Light rail

Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (6 min walk)
Vesterport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (17 min walk)

Bus

Nørreport Station • Lines: 5C (6 min walk)
Nørreport St. • Lines: 14, 150S, 15E, 184, 185, 350S, 5C, 6A (6 min walk)

Metro

Nørreport • Lines: M1, M2 (7 min walk)
Gammel Strand • Lines: M3, M4 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (17 min walk)
Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (17 min walk)